A Dark Horse on the crop sensing scene?
An Agri-EPI-supported trial of a new crop monitoring service has delivered promising results for Niall Jeffrey of Bielgrange Farm in East Lothian, Scotland. Bielgrange comprises 350Ha of lowland arable land and 240Ha of hill with a beef herd running between both. As part of Agri-EPI’s Satellite Farm programme, Niall is helping develop and evaluate Dark Technologies’ service, which uses satellite and drones to monitor crops, diagnose growth problems and predict yield.
Agri-EPI CTO among expert speakers at UK food security forum
The potential of digital innovation to support food resilience and security will be the focus of a keynote speech by Agri-EPI’s Chief Technical officer, Dr Shamal Mohammed, when he speaks at the high-profile Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum on Monday November 30.
On-farm technical support: introducing Emily Laskin
An interview with Emily Laskin, one of the Agri-EPI Satellite Farm team members who is focused on the technical delivery of on-farm projects. As Projects Assistant, Emily plays a vital role coordinating projects on-farm which includes proposing ideas for trials to farmers, handling day-to-day project activity on farm, sourcing data for projects, assisting with bid writing, and more.
Research to use artificial intelligence to identify sick livestock
The welfare of livestock could be improved thanks to a new research project that will use novel artificial intelligence methods combined with behavioural analytics to provide rapid and reliable insights to animal health for farmers across the UK. The research and commercial feasibility program, co-funded by Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, will be led by the Quant Foundry (QF) in collaboration with the University of Bristol Vet School and Agri-EPI Centre.
Improving wheat yield predictions with crop image technology
Novel applications developed by researchers at BioSense Institute in Serbia are dedicated to make deep learning technology a wide-accepted practice in agriculture, providing small and big farm holders to benefit from precision farming technology.
New animal health report highlights lessons learned Covid-19 pandemic
The animal health industry needs to be better prepared for disruptions like Covid-19 and have resiliency plans in place to handle supply and demand. This is the ‘lessons learned’ message from Agri-EPI’s Chief Executive Dave Ross in a new report exploring the impact of Covid-19 on the global animal health industry.
Hackathon inspires solutions for tackling impact of COVID-19
Concepts for a solar powered, zero emission orchard robot and a remote, digital veterinary diagnosis tools which requires no apps or software installation have been announced as the winners of the Agri-EPI Agri-Tech Hackathon. A total of 11 teams took part on the hackathon, which was held to support the development of technological solutions to problems posed by COVID-19. The winning teams receive a year of product launch support from experts at Agri-EPI Centre.
Head of Farm Network Gavin Dick Reflects on Harvest
As harvest nears completion across the country, it’s time to begin to reflect on the current growing season and areas to focus on soon.
Grain ‘swimming’ robot solution to global food loss
Technology start-up Crover, Agri-EPI and East of Scotland Farmers have teamed up to develop the first robotic device to tackle global post-harvest grain losses. This is expected to be able to save a total of 380 tonnes of grain (wheat and barley) every year.
Agri-EPI CTO becomes food network champion
Agri-EPI’s Chief Technical Officer, Dr Shamal Mohammed, has been appointed Champion for Collaborative Projects for the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Food Network+ (SFN). Read the news article here.